Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | EDM | $9,400 | 24.51 | 2.61 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $8,700 | 21.05 | 2.42 |
| Tage Thompson | BUF | $9,000 | 19.79 | 2.20 |
| Leon Draisaitl | EDM | $8,000 | 17.76 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Dowd | WAS | $2,900 | 9.10 | 3.14 |
| Eric Staal | FLA | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Wyatt Johnston | DAL | $3,400 | 9.59 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Staal | CAR | $3,200 | 8.57 | 2.68 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | WAS | $9,000 | 23.33 | 2.59 |
| William Nylander | TOR | $7,100 | 19.64 | 2.77 |
| Jason Robertson | DAL | $8,600 | 18.82 | 2.19 |
| Jordan Kyrou | STL | $7,700 | 18.75 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Hathaway | WAS | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Pierre Engvall | TOR | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | TOR | $3,100 | 9.16 | 2.95 |
| Stefan Noesen | CAR | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | NSH | $8,800 | 21.18 | 2.41 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $7,500 | 14.77 | 1.97 |
| Darnell Nurse | EDM | $5,300 | 14.28 | 2.69 |
| Jakob Chychrun | ARI | $7,200 | 13.22 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Gustafsson | WAS | $4,600 | 13.20 | 2.87 |
| T.J. Brodie | TOR | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
| Martin Fehervary | WAS | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Esa Lindell | DAL | $3,300 | 8.97 | 2.72 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 20.45 | 2.59 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 17.65 | 2.10 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,200 | 15.92 | 1.94 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | CAR | $7,900 | 20.45 | 2.59 |
| Ilya Samsonov | TOR | $8,400 | 17.65 | 2.10 |
| Jake Oettinger | DAL | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
| Juuse Saros | NSH | $8,200 | 15.92 | 1.94 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.